Abstract
Bronchobiliary fistula (BBF) is defined as abnormal passage between bronchial system and the bile tree which often manifests as presence of bile in the sputum (biloptysis). BBF is a serious complication which requires early diagnosis and well-planned management strategy to avoid the high morbidity and mortality rate. The hydatid cystic disease is still the leading cause of the BBF. In this paper we present a case of 32-year-old man with BBF who was incidentally found to have a mitral valve disease for which he underwent mitral valve replacement during his management course.
Highlights
In this paper we present a case of 32-year-old man with BBF who was incidentally found to have a mitral valve disease for which he underwent mitral valve replacement during his management course
Bronchobiliary fistula (BBF) is an unusual disorder characterized by an abnormal communication between the biliary tract and the bronchial tree [1] which constitutes a major problem in thoracic surgery and requires aggressive treatment to decrease the mortality and morbidity rates [2]
We report a case of BBF in a man with hepatic hydatid cyst who was incidentally found to have a mitral valve disease for which he underwent mitral valve replacement through his treatment course
Summary
Bronchobiliary fistula (BBF) is an unusual disorder characterized by an abnormal communication between the biliary tract and the bronchial tree [1] which constitutes a major problem in thoracic surgery and requires aggressive treatment to decrease the mortality and morbidity rates [2]. It can occur as a congenital malformation, but most patients have a history of liver pathology that involves the lungs [3]. The verification of the diagnosis and the demonstration of the site of communication along with underlying disease often require imaging tests. We report a case of BBF in a man with hepatic hydatid cyst who was incidentally found to have a mitral valve disease for which he underwent mitral valve replacement through his treatment course
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